Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Sunday, April 11, 1926
Add to My HeroesBoyd Badour
Officer Badour was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two murder suspects at a gambling house at 2036 Saint Aubin Street.
Officer Badour entered the house with his gun drawn but was attacked from behind. After struggling with the suspects for several minutes he lost control of his service revolver. He grabbed a revolver belonging to one of the suspects but the gun jammed. The suspects then shot him six times.
Officer Badour had served with the Detroit Police Department for 1 year and was survived by his wife and 9-month-old daughter.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 1 year
- Badge 1770
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Not available
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